Chayote Slaw

Name: Chayote Slaw
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 946 milliliters matchstick-size strips pitted chayote** (from 3 medium); 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 poblano chili; 1 red bell pepper; 79 milliliters Sherry wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons Latin Spice Mix; 1 yellow bell pepper

Chayote Slaw is a gluten free, dairy free, fodmap friendly, and whole 30 side dish. This recipe makes 6 servings with 60 calories, 1g of protein, and 3g of fat each. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of matchstick-size strips chayote, bell pepper, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. The Fourth Of July will be even more special with this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Chayote Slaw with Cumin and Lime, Radicchio, Chayote, Asian Pear, Basil & Pecan Slaw, and Shrimp and Sweet Potato Cakes with Chayote Slaw and Chipotle Sauce are very similar to this recipe.

Instructions

Char chili and bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in plastic bag 10 minutes. Peel, seed and cut chili and peppers into matchstick-size strips.

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Bell Pepper

Peppers

Chili Pepper

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Ziploc Bags

Broiler

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add chayote and sauté; just until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Cool completely.

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Chayote

Combine Sherry wine vinegar and 2 teaspoons Latin Spice

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Sherry Vinegar

Mix in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil.

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Olive Oil

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Whisk

Bowl

Mix in fresh cilantro. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Fresh Cilantro

Vinaigrette

Combine chayote, chili and peppers in bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate.)

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Salt And Pepper

Vinaigrette

Chayote

Peppers

Chili Pepper

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*A fresh green chili, often called a pasilla, available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

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Green Chili Pepper

**A squash-like, pear-shaped fruit similar in flavor to cucumber and often prepared like squash; available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

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Cucumber